edited by Shane J. Lopez ; foreword by Sonja Lyubomirsky.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Westport, Conn. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Praeger,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2008.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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4 v. :
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ill. ;
Dimensions
25 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Praeger perspectives
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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v. 1. Discovering human strengths -- v. 2. Capitalizing on emotional experiences -- v. 3. Growing in the face of adversity -- v. 4. Pursuing human flourishing.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Most of psychology focuses on negatives and illnesses. Positive psychology is an attempt to redress the balance and focus on the positive aspects of life- human strengths and virtues that are found in the happiest people.